Best Selling Books by Fabian Nicieza

STARRING HEROES FROM ZERO HOUR! Superboy and Kingdom Come Superman face off over Metropolis - but can these two find a way to work together and save both their worlds?

To battle the Brethren! Thane Ector and his allies devastated the Collector -- and now they''ve come for Earth. And to stop them, the Avengers must call in reserves, returnees -- and a new recruit! But will the humbled Elder of the Universe aid Earth''s Mightiest, or renew his collection obsession? Hate may conquer all when the Sons of the Serpent strike -- unless the Avengers and New Warriors can do something about it! But how will our heroes react when a fallen comrade seemingly returns? Plus: The Subterranean Wars rage, and the Vault prison becomes a death trap filled with deadly menaces -- including Venom! COLLECTING: Vol. 21: Avengers (1963) 334-344, Avengers Annual (1967) 20, Avengers: Deathtrap - The Vault (1991); material from Incredible Hulk Annual (1968) 17, Namor the Sub-Mariner Annual (1991) 1, Iron Man Annual (1970) 12, Avengers West Coast Annual (1986) 6

"The Boy Wonder attempts to deal with the fallout from ''Batman: R.I.P.'' in this new title collecting ROBIN #175-183, the final issues of the series. With Batman gone from Gotham City, Robin must stop the gang warfare that threatens to overrun the city. And what does the mysterious Red Robin have to do with the situation?" -- from publisher''s web site.

In part 1 of the 2-part ''Redemption'' storyline, Superman travels the world from the wilds of Colorado to the plains of Africa to battle an uncontrollable power who draws their energy from an unbelievable source!

XL and Rebound go where no Troublemaker has gone before -- into outer space! NASA needs G&G''s help to fix a communication satellite which is suffering orbital decay. But what starts out as an incredible adventure turns into a shocking -- and deadly -- encounter with an alien life form very familiar to old-time Valiant readers!

""Human Interest"" - Reporter Andrew Chase''s determination to discover the truth about the genetically engineered Troublemakers leads him to a confrontation with G&G. The decision Chase makes on whether to run his story or not sets in motion a chain of events which will radically affect the Valiant Universe.

"Originally published in single magazine form in Azrael: death''s dark knight 1-3, Batman''s annual 27 and Detective Comics annual 11"--T.p. verso.

The world''s most famous superhero, Superman''s adventures protecting Metropolis have thrilled readers worldwide for over sixty years! Now, after being absent of a year, the Man of Steel has returned to protect his adopted planet. But is he really Superman? His friends, like Firestorm and the Teen Titans, think so... but the US Army aren''t so sure! Either way, Earth needs his help again - as a group of mysterious aliens are stealing religious buildings and much more!

"Batman created by Bob Kane"--P. facing t.p.

The heroic Trinity is long gone and their legacy fades by the minute. But where exactly are Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman-and will they ever return? Don''t miss the halfway point in this action-fueled, weekly series exploring the three greatest heroes of all time!

Buffy is dead and her friends must deal with a lovelorn demon who has been set free in their dimension.

Batgirl and Catwoman keep crossing paths and wrestling over a notebook stolen from Commissioner Gordon. But who''s the mysterious third party involved? And where''s he pointing that big gun? ''The Bat and the Cat'' part 3.

The Resurrection of Ra''s al Ghul, part 2. Nightwing and Robin fight alongside Damian! Will the combined might of Batman''s three "sons" be enough to overcome the machinations of the newly reborn Ra''s al Ghul? And can Nightwing prevent Robin from accepting a deadly offer he can''t refuse?